Steve Balestrieri is a National Security Columnist. He has served as a US Special Forces NCO and Warrant Officer before injuries forced his early separation. In addition to writing on defense, he covers the NFL for PatsFans.com and his work was regularly featured in the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and Grafton News newspapers in Massachusetts.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary on B-1B Lancer Upgrades – The U.S. Air Force is significantly upgrading its aging B-1B Lancer fleet, transforming the venerable...
Key Points and Summary on Zumwalt-Class – The US Navy has deployed the USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001), one of its three Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers,...
Key Points and Summary – While China’s first-ever dual-carrier naval exercise in the Western Pacific marks a significant milestone in its military modernization, it...
Key Points and Summary – During a 1999 NATO exercise, the Dutch Walrus-class diesel-electric submarine HNLMS Walrus achieved a remarkable feat by successfully penetrating...
Key Points and Summary on J-20A Fighter from China: New photos of China’s J-20A “Mighty Dragon” stealth fighter have surfaced online, suggesting a significant...
Key Points and Summary – The US Navy’s four Iowa-class battleships—Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, and Wisconsin—were reactivated from reserve to play a crucial role...